Current Clinical Studies

The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is looking for males and females between the ages of 18-65 years of age to participate in a study involving an investigational mouth rinse that may help to improve the health of your gums.

The University at Buffalo Dental School is enrolling eligible volunteers, who have developedRECENTfacial pain, to participate in a research study about muscle, joint and jaw function.

To be eligible you must be:

18-74 years old

In good health

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Eligible participants will be compensated for time and travel.

One clinical Visit is required, along with follow up questionnaires. The Study is being conducted under the direction of Dr. Richard Ohrbach DDS, PhD, Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, University at Buffalo.

A Clinical Study of The effect of immediate versus early loading on the esthetical outcome of NobelActive implants.

Conducted by Dr. Othman Shibly

University of Buffalo Dental School

250 Squire Hall

Buffalo, NY 14214

The purpose of the study will be to evaluate implants placed with a temporary crown versus a crown being placed 4-6 weeks later.

Volunteers of 18 years of age or older, with overall good medical and dental health, and in need for dental implant may be eligible to participate in the study. The study consists of a total of seven visits over a two years period. Reimbursement will include dental exam, X-rays, and significant discount of the cost of both the implant and the crown.

Please call 716-829-3845 and mention the Implant Study for further information or to schedule your screening appointment.

The Department of Periodontology at UB school of Dental Medicine, under the supervision of Dr. Othman Shibly, is recruiting volunteers for a research study that will evaluate the effects of growth factors drawn from blood, and combined with a marketed bone filing material in rebuilding bone in the area where a hopeless tooth is removed.

Volunteers of 18 years of age or older, with overall good medical and dental health, and need tooth extraction may be eligible to participate in the study. The study consists of a total of seven (7) visits over a six-month period.

If you are interested in participating in the study and you would like to learn more, please contact:

The Implant Center at the School of Dental Medicine, under the supervision of Dr. Sebastiano Andreana, is recruiting volunteers for a research study that will evaluate (2) marketed bone filling materials in rebuilding bone in the area where a hopeless tooth is removed.

Major inclusion criteria:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Overall good medical and dental health

In need of tooth extraction(s)

Participate in a total of six (6) visits over 6 month period

Volunteers will receive compensation for their time and travel.

If you are interested in participating in this study and would like to learn more, please contact:

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